Alumni & Friends News

Through her own life experiences, skills learned at Fisher and need for strength, Lauren Tamir (BSBA '14) built her brand.

Donatos’ Jane Grote Abell (BA '88, HON '22) learned early that leading a business and holding true to your principles can go hand in hand.  

Michael Doss (MBOE '19) was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2022 class, becoming the 27th Ohio State player to earn College Football Hall of Fame recognition.

For those who count on certainty, the pandemic was particularly unsettling. However, somewhat to her own surprise, accountant Alison Staloch (MAcc '05) found new challenges and opportunity.

Leadership. Teamwork. Character. These principles have been guiding doctrines for Andy Goehring (MBA '17), a veteran, successful business manager and an entrepreneur. Find out more about how he uses these skills to influence his decisions every day.

Meet the 2022 Fisher Alumni Award recipients and check out the sights from the annual celebration of alumni excellence.

Check out the sights of Fisher’s second annual Alumni of Color Network Weekend, a two-day gathering that celebrated the community of Black, Hispanic, Latinx and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American alumni from Fisher.

As CEO of Columbus’ premier performing arts group, Chad Whittington (BSBA ’99) balances a plethora of priorities to ensure the shows can go on.

Meet the namesake of the Max M. Fisher College of Business and learn how his inspirational life as an entrepreneur, statesman and philanthropist created a legacy that continues to shape generations of principled business leaders at The Ohio State University.

Meet Jeff Greenley (MBA ’16), a former assistant attorney general and National Guard judge advocate in Ohio. Jeff shares his experience as a member of the first BRIGHT New Leaders for Ohio Schools cohort and his transformation from a leader in law to becoming superintendent of Belpre (Ohio) City Schools.

Meet alumnus Alan Patricof (BSBA ’55), a venture capital pioneer whose energy and excitement continues to drive his pursuit to help other older individuals find their “meaningful longevity.”

Chris Igodan’s journey to finance, accounting and Ohio State was a global one. Check out the story behind this year’s Pace Setters Executive Award winner.

Meet the newest class of Pace Setters Award recipients and see how Fisher students, faculty and alumni differentiated themselves as leaders and difference-makers in and out of the classroom.

Steven Muszynski (BSBA ’11), a member of Fisher’s 13th Honors Cohort class, knew at a young age that he wanted to some day run his own business. In 2013, he founded Splash Financial, a loan refinancing marketplace and technology platform.

Meet Velda Otey (BSBA ’75), whose determination to succeed despite being the “only one” in so many situations shaped her professional journey to becoming the first female chief information officer and vice president in American Electric Power’s century-long history.

See how Mark Duhon’s (BSBA ’88) commitment to empowering low-income families in Chicago through education helped pave the way to his selection as one of 27 champions of diversity and inclusion.

Central Ohio CEO and entrepreneur, Dwight Smith understands the value of his business education. But to this day, it’s the lasting impact of the relationships he made as a student, business owner and volunteer that inspire him.

Joanne “Frank” Munshower has always been passionate about “Saturday Night Live.” This year, the Fisher graduate put that passion into practice as an intern on the popular sketch comedy show.

How can a workplace be more than just an office? Through the creative vision of alumna Rachel Friedman (EMBA ’02), who believes that a company’s brand, culture and workforce are all integral to creating a workplace that’s modern, appealing and authentic.

Former Green Beret Adam Carr (BA ’06, MBA ’19) took his elite military career to the executive suite so he could help build a safe space for veterans and first responders to transform their lives, and now he hopes to do the same for businesses, schools and private industry.

First impressions matter. Lori Castillo wasn’t anywhere near Ohio when Fisher showcased its commitment to student diversity, equity and inclusion. That lasting impression heavily influenced the Texas native’s decision to become a Business Buckeye.

Aisha Allen (BSBA '99, EMBA '14), vice president of culture, engagement and inclusion and chief diversity officer at OhioHealth, discusses her experience leading change management efforts within the diversity, equity and inclusion space.